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Which theory suggests that sport arises from the struggle for survival and preparation for work?

  • Philosophical theory
  • Materialist/Marxist theory (correct)
  • Pedagogical theory
  • Biological theory

According to the biological theory, which of the following is NOT one of the three stimuli for the origin of sport?

  • Cohesion need (correct)
  • Religious need
  • Defensive need
  • Social need

What is a challenge related to the archaeological method in studying the origins of sport?

  • The archaeological record is highly detailed
  • Artifacts can only have one interpretation
  • All artifacts have clear sporting connotations
  • Materials used in sports easily fade away (correct)

What archaeological find is suspected to have possible sporting connotations, according to the document?

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Which theory posits that sport arises from the culture and games of societies?

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According to the pedagogical theory, what purpose does sport serve?

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Which of these theories is associated with minimizing competition and prioritizing education?

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What timeframe is suggested for the potential origins of sports based on archaeological findings?

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What distinguishes physical activity from physical exercise?

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What is a key characteristic of sports as defined in the content?

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Which statement about the limits of sport is accurate?

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What marks the beginning of mankind according to the content?

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What was a challenge in understanding prehistoric sports?

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How is gymnastics defined in the context of this content?

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What does physical education aim to achieve according to the definitions provided?

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Which definition best describes the term 'game' based on the given information?

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What does history encompass according to the definition provided?

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What are the three temporal dimensions important for historical analysis?

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What is the subject of the study of history?

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Which of the following describes the object of study in history?

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What significant event is associated with Kathrine Switzer?

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What challenge did the women's 800m race face at the Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games?

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What defines a direct source in historical research?

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Which of these most accurately describes sources of historical knowledge?

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

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What role does the scientific method play in history according to the content?

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What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

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Which statement accurately describes indirect sources?

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Which approach to studying history focuses on understanding broader societal changes over time?

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What is the main focus of diachronic studies in history?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of synchronic studies?

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Which of the following best exemplifies the historical study of physical activities?

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What was the main focus of Blanchard and Cheska's 1986 theory?

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Which of the following describes the adaptive significance of sport identified by Blanchard and Cheska?

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In what context was hunting described in the prehistoric activities?

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Which of the following tools was NOT typically used in prehistoric hunting?

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What is one of the main outcomes of the physical activities developed by primitive man?

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Which activity was characterized as utilitarian with a non-economic function?

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What does the 'specialization' aspect refer to in Blanchard and Cheska's findings?

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What type of societal relationships does the social identity aspect of sport reinforce?

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What is History?

History is not just a list of events, but an analysis of political, social, economic, cultural, and other happenings in the past, examining their impact on a nation or people.

What is the Purpose of Studying History?

History is not just about understanding the past, but using its lessons to shape our present and plan our future.

History as a Tool

History uses the scientific method to analyze past events, aiming for reasoned and critical interpretations of their significance.

Subject and Object of History Study

The subject of history is the human experience - individuals and groups. The object of study is all the areas that impact humanity, analyzed through historical facts, which are past events with lasting significance.

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Historical Sources

Historical sources are any artifacts, documents, testimonies or representations that provide information to historians.

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Who is Kathrine Switzer?

Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967, facing resistance from officials, but paving the way for future female runners.

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Women's 800m Race in 1928 Olympics

The 1928 Amsterdam Olympics saw the first 800m race for women, but faced backlash from coaches, doctors and even the IOC, who considered it harmful to women's bodies. Some participants fainted at the finish line, and women's races over 200m were banned until 1960.

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Constantina Dita-Tomescu

Constantina Dita-Tomescu, a Romanian runner aged 38, set a world record in the women's marathon at the 2005 Beijing World Championships, demonstrating age is not a barrier to athletic achievement.

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Direct Sources

Sources created directly by people from the past, intended to record their history. Examples: Memoirs, inscriptions, newspapers.

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Indirect Sources

Sources created by past societies, but not intended to record history. Historians must analyze them for historical information.

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Primary Sources

Materials created by the specific society being studied. Examples: Diaries, letters, official documents.

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Secondary Sources

Works written after the period being studied, analyzing primary sources. Examples: History books, biographies, research papers.

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Diachronic Approach

A way of studying history that focuses on the evolution of a society over time, analyzing changes in structures, ideas, and behaviors.

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Synchronic Approach

A way of studying history that focuses on a specific moment in time, analyzing the various aspects of society at that moment.

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History of Sport

The study of physical activities in their historical and cultural context.

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How does the history of sport relate to past and contemporary cultures?

The history of sport examines how physical activities have evolved and shaped different cultures over time.

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Physical Activity

Any bodily movement using skeletal muscles that burns more energy than resting.

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Physical Exercise

Structured, repeated movement planned to improve physical and mental health.

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Game

A structured, rule-based competitive activity with a limited duration, often played for entertainment.

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Physical Education

The field of study focused on developing a well-rounded person through physical movement skills.

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Gymnastics

A sport that features sequences of strength, flexibility, agility, and grace exercises.

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Sport - Open Focus

The broad spectrum of activities that aim for physical or mental improvement, including both organized and informal activities.

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Sport - Closed Focus

Structured and regulated competitive activities that focus on maximizing performance.

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Sport in Prehistory

Examining physical activities in prehistoric times is challenging due to the lack of reliable sources.

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What is the History of Sport?

The study of physical activities in their historical and cultural context.

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Archaeological Method

A method of studying sport in prehistory that uses information from archaeological remains, like tools and structures.

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Challenges of Archaeological Method in Prehistory

The difficulty of studying sport in prehistory, due to the perishable nature of materials used (sticks, ropes, etc.) and the fact that objects can have multiple interpretations.

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Materialist/Marxist Theory

A theory of sport's origin that argues it evolved from the need for physical skills in work and survival.

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Biological Theory

A theory that suggests sport originated from biological impulses like the need for defense, social interaction, and spiritual expression.

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Philosophical Theory

A theory that emphasizes the development of sports from games, dances, and rituals.

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Pedagogical Theory

A theory that considers how sport arose from physical education, which aimed to promote security, cohesion, and adaptation to the environment.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A hierarchy of human needs, proposing that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs like self-actualization can be fulfilled.

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Anthropological method for studying sport

A method used by anthropologists to study and analyze the history of sport in different cultures, particularly those at early stages of evolution.

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Blanchard and Cheska's theory (1986)

A theory by Blanchard and Cheska (1986) investigating the evolution of sport across different societies, focusing on the role of sports as a tool for social cohesion, adaptation to environments, and talent identification.

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Adaptive or ecological significance of sport

A specific type of sport practiced by people in specific cultures, where the activities mimic and improve skills important for daily life, like hunting or fishing.

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Specialization in sport

A stage in the evolution of sport where individuals are chosen for specific activities based on inherent talent, leading to specialization and potential professionalization.

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Natural system of physical activities in prehistoric times

Types of physical activities developed naturally out of everyday life, like walking, running, or lifting objects. (These are not necessarily sport, but the foundations)

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Utilitarian system of physical activities in prehistoric times

Physical activities performed for non-economic reasons, often involving expression and ritual, such as dancing.

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Hunting in prehistoric times

Hunting in prehistoric times was a predominantly male activity, using various tools and strategies to capture prey, as depicted in cave paintings.

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Fishing in prehistoric times

Fishing in prehistoric times involved men, women, and children, using a variety of techniques and tools for catching fish in various aquatic environments.

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Study Notes

Introduction to the History of Sport

  • History is not simply a narration of past events.
  • History encompasses political, social, economic, cultural, and other events of a people or nation.
  • Historical analysis considers three temporal dimensions.

History as a Tool

  • History is a useful analytical tool applicable to other fields.
  • The scientific method is used in history to analyze past events and produce reasoned interpretations.
  • Knowing, interpreting, and concluding are fundamental elements of the historical method.

Subject and Object of Study in History

  • The subject of history is humankind, both individually and collectively.
  • The object of study includes all aspects of human life, assessed through significant historical events.
  • Historical topics are diverse and wide-ranging, including society, culture, economics, art, politics, and sport.

Sources for the Knowledge of History

  • Historical sources are artifacts, documents, testimonies, and representations providing information to historians.
  • Sources are categorized as direct, indirect, primary, and secondary.
  • Direct sources are created by past societies with the intent of recording history.
  • Indirect sources are materials created without a purposeful historical record.

Examples of Historical Sources

  • Examples of primary sources include the "Book of the Games of Alfonso X "The Wise" (1252 AD).
  • Examples of secondary sources include "The Immortal Game: A History of Chess" by David Shenk (2011).

Divisions of History

  • Prehistory encompasses Paleolithic (early humans) and Neolithic (agricultural societies) periods.
  • History is divided into the Ancient Age, Middle Ages, Modern Age, and Contemporary Age.

Approaches to the Study of History

  • Diachronic study examines the evolution of societies over a long period.
  • Synchronic study analyses societies at specific points in time.

History of Sport

  • Physical activities have existed alongside human history, with varying functions.
  • Sport can be studied through different lenses concerning its nature, purpose or ultimate means.
  • Pérez y Verdes (1997) defines history of sport as the study of physical activities, their understanding and relations with multiple past and contemporary cultures.

Terminological Aspects

  • Physical activity: any bodily movement.
  • Physical exercise: planned and structured activity for improvement.
  • Game: free activity with rules and duration.
  • Physical education: covers the integral formation of individuals through motor skills.
  • Gymnastics: formal sport with sequences requiring strength, flexibility, agility and grace.

Limits of Sport

  • Closed focus: Sport as an activity focused on maximum competition.
  • Open focus: physical and psychological improvement in any activity.

Physical Activities in Prehistoric Societies

  • Physical activities had practical purposes, like hunting, fishing, and transportation, as well as cultural roles.
  • These activities were essential for survival, contributing to the development of human physical abilities and social structures.

Hunting

  • Hunting was primarily a male activity.
  • Tools and strategies were developed and used to participate in this activity.

Fishing

  • Fishing involved men, women, and children.
  • A variety of tools and strategies were used for this activity as well.

Emergence of Standing

  • Standing upright is a characteristic of humankind.
  • Several factors contributed to the development of upright posture and walking.

Theories on the Origin of Sport

  • Several perspectives exist on the reasons behind the development of sports as an activity over time.
  • Lukas & Eichel (1969): sport is preparation for work and survival.
  • Neuendorff (1930): sport is for survival and joy of movement.
  • Eppensteiner (1964): Defensive, social, religious needs as reasons.
  • Popplow (1973): sport originates from culture (games) and spirituality (dance).
  • Van Dalem, Mitchell & Bennett (1953): sport is for physical education and adaptation to the environment.

Case Study: Eskimo Games

  • The Eskimo games, an example of sporting activities in a specific culture.
  • An investigation into the practice of these games provides further insight into historical context surrounding sport.

Archaeological Method

  • Archaeological evidence of prehistoric sport is scarce.
  • Materials used in prehistoric sports may decompose or fade away.

Anthropological Method

  • Blanchard and Cheska (1986) identified elements of social identity, ecological significance, and specialization as reasons for the development of sporting traditions over time.
  • This method examines the sporting traditions in societies with less advanced levels of evolution.

Pyramid of Human Needs (Maslow)

  • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs provides a framework for understanding human motivations and desires.
  • The pyramid depicts the basic needs such as physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.

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